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Post by anjieburdett on Jun 23, 2005 18:22:42 GMT
This is an ickle snail that Tommy brought in from the garden yesterday. Its shell was badly cracked and ummm flapping in half and i thought it would die...but its still alive. He really hasn't got a shell at all and he's still plodding around his little tank as though nothing is wrong! Do you think he will live long like this? What are the chances of him regenerating that!!?? Should I remove the flapping part of the shell or leave it incase i pull more off??  Poor little guy...these snails keep amazing me!  Anjie,x. |
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Post by Arno on Jun 23, 2005 18:29:14 GMT
Well,i've seen plenty of damaged shells,but this must one of the worst.Better very gently remove the loose part so it wont get caught behind something.Not sure if it will regrow though,although snails sometimes show amazing regeneration.
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Post by natrat84 on Jun 23, 2005 19:04:11 GMT
Aw bless, poor thing. No advice as haven't a clue but good luck with him  How old is Tommy? Nat  |
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Post by anjieburdett on Jun 23, 2005 19:07:14 GMT
he's 6..nearly 7 and i should have called him Damien hehe
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Post by natrat84 on Jun 23, 2005 19:10:56 GMT
Hahaha is he that bad? Brads a nightmare at times, but generally a lovely little lad. I am lucky. As long as hes got bugs and trains hes happy So can't wait to see his face after nursery tomorrow ;D Will get lots of pics/ Is Tommy into your snails? Nat |
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Post by anjieburdett on Jun 23, 2005 19:19:00 GMT
He can be THAT bad yes.......but he's really loving and affectionate. He's always telling me he loves me awwww. Thays what its all about though, aint it? (good english hehe).
Yes he's into snails big time...he's got a tank full of Aspersa from the garden and his own Fulica called Harry (that arno chose for him awww).
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Post by natrat84 on Jun 23, 2005 19:25:44 GMT
Awwwwww ;D He sounds really like Brad. Hes a true mummys boy always saying he loves me too, and very cuddly. What are aspersa? We have a 'bug bucket' which is like a clear ventilated bucket that he's filled with snails and wodlice  They could be much worse eh ;D Nat |
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Post by anjieburdett on Jun 23, 2005 19:33:03 GMT
Helix Aspersa are common gargen snails,
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Post by natrat84 on Jun 23, 2005 19:34:34 GMT
Ah. I see They are just snails to me ;D Nat |
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Post by anjieburdett on Jun 26, 2005 11:30:01 GMT
HE DIED! Rest in peace little snailie.
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Post by bookitten on Jun 26, 2005 11:37:55 GMT
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Post by pheonixx on Jun 26, 2005 13:23:56 GMT
Awww at least you tried Anjie |
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How old is Tommy?
They could be much worse eh ;D